Our 2025 Ambassador
Following surgery, Alex faced 46 grueling rounds of radiation and a year and a half of intense chemotherapy. Throughout it all, he showed remarkable strength and bravery, but behind the scenes, his family endured the emotional and financial toll that comes with childhood cancer. Medical bills piled up, and like so many other families, they faced the harsh reality that the cost of treatment can often lead to financial ruin.
The Lopez family was only going in for an early check-up when they received devastating news—cancer was back. Those are words that no family ever wants to hear. They know many families who have faced this battle and tragically lost their children to this horrible disease. This time around, they have been taking things slower since it was not as severe as Alex’s first diagnosis 10 years ago. They have gone through surgery, radiation, and test after test. Alex has endured over 31 MRIs. When you do the math, it’s hard to imagine how families are expected to pay for that without help.
About Alex
Alex’s journey is one no child should ever have to endure—not once, and certainly not twice. His battle began on July 15, 2015, when his family received devastating news and a mere 5% chance of survival. Before that diagnosis, Alex had been taken to the ER five times, with no action taken until the final visit when tests were finally run. The next day, Alex underwent surgery.
Despite these challenges, Alex’s family found strength in their faith, the love of their family, and the support of new friends they met along the way. Their journey highlights not just the incredible courage of Alex, but also the often unseen struggles that families face when fighting for their child’s life.
Here we are in 2025, and Alex has been diagnosed for a second time—talk about a punch in the gut.
Our families loved and prayed for us through everything. We met so many new friends along the way, and the Metro Area Youth Foundation was one of the biggest blessings. They helped us with car payments for six months, which was one less thing for our family to worry about. Without people like you, that would not have been possible. Through this trial in our lives, we became family to the Metro Area Youth Foundation and ultimately began serving with them, helping other children just as they helped us. Alex was so thrilled to be a part of this organization.
We are asking for help again. Once again, the Metro Area Youth Foundation has stepped up to support us. They are helping us by covering our monthly electric bill and car insurance. WOW! How amazing are they? We could not ask for better people to help us. We are so thankful that foundations like this exist to make life a little easier. We are determined to beat this cancer again. We have faith that, with prayers, we will get through it.
But imagine the families who may not have that option. They need help now more than ever. Please support this foundation—reach into your hearts and pockets to help these families who do not deserve this burden. Nebraska is the number one state for childhood cancer. Can you imagine how many families that impacts?
- The Lopez Family
